Jumbo leaves

This summer when we were in Olympia WA the kids were so amazed by the large trees and the "gigantic" leaves as shown in the first picture by Megan and cousin Mandy. The kids received a surprise package a couple of weeks ago from my aunt Sister Damaris (that is were we stayed one night when we were out there.) Yes, it was package of these leaves. The kids loved them now that they had changed colors.

Elfyourself

Check out the Dancing Zanderelves:

http://www.elfyourself.com/?id=1320364803

Holiday Baking

Tis' the season to get fat and jolly fa, la, la.....la,la,la

We started a new "tradition" last year to set aside one day to get all our holiday baking done and to do it as a family. It worked great last year and because it is now a "tradition" we decided to do it again today. This helps so Janelle doesn't end up doing it all month long, we only have to clean the mess up once, and we can so some family bonding.

Unfortunately, we received a few inches of snow the last couple of days and Megan and Jaden were more interested in playing in the snow than spending the day in the kitchen with Mom and Dad. That was fine with us so Janelle and I started after church and went to about 10 pm.

This years goodies are:

Carmel Bars
7 layer bars
Cream Cheese bars
Puppy chow(Crispix)
Spiced Pretzels
Peanut Butter Balls
Candy Cookie cups
Pecan Candies
Reindeer Eyes

These are yet to be completed:
Dreamsicle Fudge(my favorite)
Mini Cherry Cheesecakes
Sugar Cookies

As always you are welcome to enjoy the sweets but you must come and visit in order to indulge.